The Warwick Road site, formerly known as The Lilacs, is owned by North Lincolnshire Council, which is working with Ongo Homes on the redevelopment plans as a joint venture.

As part of the plans, Ongo would own and manage the new properties to be created on the site in what would be the first dementia-friendly housing scheme in North Lincolnshire.

Its aim is to enable people with dementia to live independently with the support they need.

A plan of the proposed dementia-friendly housing earmarked for the former care home on Warwick Road in Scunthorpe (Image: North Lincolnshire Council)

Drawings showing what the development could look like have been released by the council and were on show at the consultation event, which was held at East Common Lane Community Centre earlier today (Thursday, March 8).

Pat Birch, who lives on Kenilworth Road, was at the event looking at the plans.

"They seem alright. I was a bit worried about people getting over the fence. That is why we were asking about the fence," she said.

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Stacey Glennon, who also lives on Kenilworth Road, said: "We have only just recently bought the house. It seems well planned out and if it goes well, it should be good.

"I asked about parking and they are going to have their own expenses. It is putting it to good use."

Stacey Glennon

The plans have also been welcomed by Frodingham ward councillors Tony Ellerby and Sandra Bainbridge.

Mr Ellerby said: "We welcome this use of the old building which is being brought up to date and the fact that it is the first scheme of its type in the area.

"Both councillors welcome this with open arms and we would like to see the people with this need benefit.

"The building has been empty for too long but this is going to benefit people with this need."

Council leader Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: "A key priority for us is to enable more people to live independently in their own homes. This means supporting people to live in a community that understands their needs.

"We are keeping our promise to work with Ongo to deliver a new care facility to meet the complex needs of providing care.

"With this development, residents will have support available to them on site should they need it.

A plan showing the layout of a flat in the proposed new dementia-friendly housing scheme (Image: North Lincolnshire Council)

"This major investment will help prevent residents from feeling lonely and isolated as there will be others with similar needs living in the nearby apartments with facilities close by."

Martin Phillips, development manager at Ongo Homes, said: "This event will be an opportunity for local residents to come along and chat to staff about the proposed plans for these brand new homes to be built.

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A plan showing the site of the proposed dementia-friendly housing development (Image: North Lincolnshire Council)

"These are much needed dementia friendly homes for North Lincolnshire, and will be the first scheme of its kind in our area; so we are really keen to get local people on board and hear their opinions and thoughts about our plans so far."